Oct 27
As thousands of FFA members head to Indianapolis for the 2025 National FFA Convention, Oklahoma FFA President Cooper Kline is preparing for what he calls a “great opportunity” to lead and represent his state on the national stage. Senior Farm And Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Kline recently, who reflected on his transition from …
Oct 24
Annie Schneider from the Seiling FFA Chapter will represent Oklahoma in the 2025 National Prepared Public Speaking Contest at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Schneider spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays about this opportunity. She shared that her journey in public speaking began years ago. “It actually all started my eighth-grade …
Oct 23
Oklahoma’s Trey Myers, a proud member of the Perkins-Tryon FFA Chapter, is representing his state in the selection process for the 2025–2026 National FFA Officer Team. Senior Fram and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays had a chance to talk with Trey about this opportunity. Deeply rooted in his community and passionate about agricultural education, Trey has …
Oct 20
Nutrien Ag Solutions is inviting FFA chapters nationwide to test their farm management skills in a new digital challenge designed to connect students with the realities of modern agriculture through the Farmers 2050 Contest. The three National FFA Organization chapters with the highest scores on Farmers 2050, formerly known as Journey 2050, during the National …
Oct 13
National FFA Organization is one of six national organizations to receive a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. These grants are being awarded through the latest round of Lilly Endowment’s initiative, Character Development Through Youth Programs, which helps youth-serving organizations with a nationwide reach create, test, implement and sustain strategies that support character development in young …
Oct 02
The Tulsa Night of Champions did not disappoint, featuring great kids and great animals. This year’s numbers were great, with significant growth in both the meat goat and breeding doe Shows, along with the gilts and market steer numbers. The highlight of the fair’s livestock events is the “Night of Champions,” a celebratory evening that …
Oct 01
Tens of thousands of FFA members, advisors, alumni and supporters from across the country are planning to gather in Indianapolis for the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo. This celebration of agricultural education and leadership will take place from Oct. 29-Nov. 1, with events happening at the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the …
Sep 19
The 20th Annual 2025 Diamond Hats Gala brought together a lot of great supporters of 4-H and FFA youth in our state on Thursday evening- the fundraiser filled the Great Hall at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. For 19 years, Diamond Hats has been impacting the lives of thousands of Oklahoma young people through scholarships, …
Aug 08
Oklahoma has qualified the most Proficiency Award National Finalists of any state in the US for the 2025 National contest-with National Champions to be named in all of the categories at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October. Oklahoma has qualified 22 National Finalists, tying Ohio with 22 and ahead of California with 21- …
Jul 31
From making a “fantastical surprise dessert” for the Grady County Festival as a 5-year-old to leading statewide initiatives in healthy living and STEM, Maggie Evans’ 4-H journey has been defined by creativity, service and resilience. Her decade of dedication to the program has earned her a place in the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame. Evans, …
